3 R's of Effective Discipline
I call it the 3 R's of discipline—remove, reflect and reconnect. First remove. When your child misbehaves, immediately remove him from the situation and send him to his room. When you feel like your child has a calm spirit, move onto the next "R," Reflect. When you and your child reflect, you discuss what happened. Ask your child three questions: "What did you do wrong?" "Why was it wrong?" And "What are you going to do differently the next time?" Here, you'll also want to talk about consequences. After you reflect, then reconnect. Hug your child. Tell your child you love him no matter what and believe in his ability to make the right decision the next time.